Warm clothing for evenings – it can get cold in the Central North Island!

Bedding and shelter of some type – the winds can exceed 75 kph, and the mid-day temperature can exceed 30°C.

A good camp tent is recommended along with warm sleeping bags.

Rubbish bags.

Recycling bags.

Torches and spare batteries (headlamps are useful) to be sure you can see and be seen at night. Glowsticks, LEDs and flashies are good for making yourself visible.

Sunscreen/sunblock lotion and sunglasses. Long sleeves and pant legs and a hat are also very helpful.

Bug repellant. There are lots of sandflies at the site, and visitors to New Zealand are particularly sensitive. If you find bug repellant, well, repulsive, you may find that long sleeves and pant legs, socks, and hats will prevent many bites. This will also protect you from the sun. Aloe Vera, or some New Zealand made skin balms based on bee propolis and tree resin can help treat sandfly bites after you have received them.

Fire extinguishers, if you plan to burn your art or have a generator or burn barrel.

First Aid kit.

Any required prescriptions, contact lens supplies (disposables work great, pack out your rubbish), or whatever else you need to maintain your health and comfort in a remote area with no services.

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BRING:

Shade structures, umbrellas, parasols, sheets; something to break the cruel mid-day sun. For those coming from other countries, New Zealand’s sun is stronger than anywhere else in the world. The sun here can burn you in less than 20 minutes, even with sunscreen on.

Costumes, musical instruments, props, banners, signs, and anything else you can think of that might make the experience more fun for you and your neighbours. Camp marker (flag, flasher, distinctive marking).